Excellent attendance at school is important to allow your child to fulfil their potential and for them to have the best possible start in life. Below are just some of the key reasons why it is so important children attend school:• to learn• to have fun and make new friends• to understand responsibility• to experience new things in life• to develop awareness of other cultures, religions, ethnicity and gender difference• to achieve• to gain qualifications• to develop new skills• to build confidence and self-esteem• to grow as individuals!